Consumer prices, August 2019

Prices increased by 3.1% in August

Consumer prices were 3.1% higher on average in August 2019 than a year earlier. Significant price rises were measured over the past year for alcoholic beverages and tobacco as well as food.

In 12 months, compared to August 2018:

Food prices went up by 5.6%, within which the price of seasonal food items (potatoes, fresh vegetables and fruits) became 13.7%, pork prices 11.5%, the price of flour 11.3%, rolls prices 10.0% and the price of bread 8.4% higher, milk prices 5.2% lower. The price of alcoholic beverages and tobacco rose by 8.8% on average, within which tobacco prices by 12.8%. Consumers paid 2.8% more for services, within which rent increased by 10.0%. The price of motor fuels was cut by 2.6%.

In one month, compared to July 2019:

Consumer prices lessened by 0.1% on average. Food prices became 0.4% lower, dominantly due to the 4.4% decrease in the price of seasonal food items (potatoes, fresh vegetables and fruits). Food prices excluding this latter group were up by 0.1% on average. The price of alcoholic beverages and tobacco rose by 0.3% on average, within which tobacco prices by 0.4%. 0.3% more was paid for services, within which recreational services became 1.7% more expensive. Clothing and footwear became 2.1% cheaper due to the summer sale. The price of motor fuels was reduced by 0.3%.

In January–August 2019 compared to the same period of the previous year: